Welcome
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About the Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is the King’s representative in Leicester and Leicestershire.
The current Lord-Lieutenant is Michael Kapur OBE CStJ. Deputy Lieutenants and a Vice Lord-Lieutenant are also appointed to assist.
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The role of the Lord-Lieutenant and the Lieutenancy in Leicester and Leicestershire
The Lord-Lieutenant is non-political and promotes working together across voluntary services, business and cultural life.
The main duties of the Lieutenancy are to:
- Arrange visits of Members of the Royal Family and escort Royal visitors
- Present medals and awards on behalf of His Majesty
- Participate in civic, voluntary and social activity
- Liaise with local units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Royal Air Force and their associated Cadet Forces
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Inviting the Lord-Lieutenant to your event
The Lord-Lieutenant attends many social occasions in support of the local community, civic, business, and cultural life of the county and city. If the Lord-Lieutenant is unable to attend an event, he may wish to be represented by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant or one of his Deputy Lieutenants.
